The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has ordered Telkom to provide free Wi-Fi hotspots at community centres across the country or face steep penalties...
A staggering economic cost is being tallied while South Africa remains disconnected from one of the world’s most advanced satellite internet networks. The blockage of Starlink’s...
A clearer connection for local callers If you have ever grumbled about a dropped call or a muffled “hello” on the other end of the line,...
A meeting meant to last three hours stretched deep into the night What was supposed to be a neat, three-hour virtual meeting on Monday ballooned into...
A billionaire’s broadband meets a country’s legacy law Elon Musk’s SpaceX has set its sights on South Africa, the birthplace of its founder, as it works...
When Elon Musk’s Starlink set its sights on South Africa, many wondered whether the global internet giant would embrace the country’s complex empowerment laws or try...
South Africa’s fiery opposition party, the EFF, has once again taken aim at Elon Musk — this time vowing to block his satellite internet service, Starlink,...
Imagine a South Africa where even the most remote rural areas can stream videos, run small businesses online, and access vital educational resources—all without relying on...
The B-BBEE ICT Sector Council has voiced serious concerns about new policy proposals that could reshape South Africa’s information and communications technology (ICT) landscape—potentially at the...
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has come out swinging against what it calls a deliberate and unlawful attempt by Minister of Communications Solly Malatsi to open...